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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.31, 21,155.85 and 10,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.31, 21,155.85 and 10,027.08 is: 13,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.31 : 21,155.85 = 10,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.31/21,155.85 = 10,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.31x = 21,155.85 × 10,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.31x = 212,131,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,131,400.42/15,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.71

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